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AS,FJ Return flights from $1,192
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,192
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,217
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Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,478
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,597
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,942
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,942
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$2,811
FJ Return flights from $1,259
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,259
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,259
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Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$1,928
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$2,446
AS,F9,FJ Return flights from $1,261
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,261
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,288
AS,VA Return flights from $1,328
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,328
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,776
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Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$2,295
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$2,749
AS Return flights from $1,334
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,334
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$2,581
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Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$2,636
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$2,676
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$2,751
QF Return flights from $1,397
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,397
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$2,172
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Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$2,202
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$2,243
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$2,330
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$2,427
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$2,547
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$3,005
NZ Return flights from $1,398
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,398
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,626
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Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$1,753
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,814
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,917
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$2,034
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$2,103
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$3,396
AS,QF,VA Return flights from $1,434
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,434
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,763
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Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$2,149
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$2,445
AS,QF Return flights from $1,438
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,438
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,440
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Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,889
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$2,017
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$2,240
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$2,282
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$2,318
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$2,665
AC Return flights from $1,465
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,465
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,466
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Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,524
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,583
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,675
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$1,896
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$3,648
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$5,433
FJ,QF Return flights from $1,549
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,549
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,709
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Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$2,467
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$2,489
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$4,161
AC,VA Return flights from $1,569
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,569
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,703
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Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,852
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$2,232
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$2,933
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$5,363
AC,QF Return flights from $1,588
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,588
Dep. Mon 15 FebRet. Mon 08 Mar$1,620
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Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,710
Dep. Tue 28 JulRet. Tue 11 Aug$1,899
Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$2,156
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$2,215
Dep. Fri 11 DecRet. Sun 03 Jan$4,472
Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$6,229
AC,JQ Return flights from $1,595
Dep. Tue 02 MarRet. Tue 16 Mar$1,595
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,611
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Dep. Tue 01 SepRet. Tue 15 Sep$3,407
FJ,VA Return flights from $1,606
Dep. Fri 19 FebRet. Fri 05 Mar$1,606
Dep. Sun 21 FebRet. Sun 07 Mar$1,725
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Dep. Wed 24 JunRet. Wed 08 Jul$4,632

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Cheapest Time of Year to Fly from Brisbane to San Francisco

Return fares from Brisbane to San Francisco by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$1,231
Sep 2026
$1,161
Oct 2026
$1,377
Nov 2026
$1,414
Jan 2027
$2,637
Feb 2027
$1,368
Mar 2027
$1,467

The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is September 2026, with return fares from $1,161 — 56% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $2,637).

When Should You Fly to San Francisco?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco, with return fares from $1,161. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,637 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to San Francisco average around $1,522. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and February, you'll generally pay up to 24% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Brisbane to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the cheapest prices for Brisbane to San Francisco return airfares.

August 2026
$1,231
September 2026
$1,161
October 2026
$1,377
November 2026
$1,414
January 2027
$2,637
February 2027
$1,368
March 2027
$1,467

Average Brisbane to San Francisco Return Prices

These are the average prices for Brisbane to San Francisco return airfares.

July 2026
$2,963
August 2026
$2,684
September 2026
$2,535
October 2026
$2,501
November 2026
$2,423
December 2026
$3,190
January 2027
$3,521
February 2027
$2,680
March 2027
$2,625
April 2027
$2,501

Frequently Asked Questions about flying from Brisbane to San Francisco

When is the cheapest time to travel from Brisbane to San Francisco?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights from Brisbane to San Francisco cost?

The best price we found for a return flight from Brisbane to San Francisco is $1193.

What is the cheapest date to fly from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight from Brisbane to San Francisco is 28 July 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to San Francisco?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys from Brisbane to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines.

Which airlines fly direct from Brisbane to San Francisco?

United and Virgin Australia fly direct.

How long does a direct flight from Brisbane to San Francisco take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 12 hours and 55 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for San Francisco?

The IATA code for San Francisco is SFO. It is located in United States (USA) at coordinates 37.6189, -122.375.

When should you book flights to San Francisco?

From our data, you should book flights to San Francisco 60 days out.


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